What is Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), traumatic injuries to the brain, also called intracranial injury, or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can resu...
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It's been almost 3 months since my fiance had his 4-wheeler accident and it seems as if he is improving all the time, but he just tells me he cannot remember much at all anymore. He also tells me that he just doesn't feel right about anything, especially about telling people he loves them, so when I tell him I love him and replies "I love you, too, well I'm trying." Giving up is not a option for me because I will never do this because I love him more than anything, and I am prepared to wait a while, but I am just hoping and praying someone out there has advise for me as to if they have ever went through this. Please, please, help. Thank you so much.
Posted on 10/11/09, 09:10 am |
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Hannah,
I can tell you I have gone through this; not like you, but like your fiance...Everything does feel different. My kids & friends are the ones it affects most, I still tell my husband I love him. It's been a year since my motorcycle accident and I still feel "funny" about some things it is hard to explain...I am not sure I know myself. If he can remember life before the accident that is more than likely the difference he feels. Give him time and encouragement. It will take time...could be a long time, somethings may come faster, but the healing seems to take forever at least it does for me. 
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My husband has anoxic brain damage for 1 1/2 years. I've been married for 22 years and we are only 45. We had so many plans as you do and did just starting out. All I can say is give him time. He may not be exactly who you met. I was once told my husband has a new brain and we need to see what it can do. It will take time...I know how hard it is believe me. There is no majic pill or one answer, every brain is different and every accident is different. God bless!
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Hannah, I feel your pain! I unfortunately was the victim also. This is a common yet overlooked problem with brain injured people. It is called Apathy. You may want to look it up. It will improve with time. It has been 4 yrs for me. Your fance is healing quickly it sounds. I don't know what meds he is on, and I am no doctor. But I have found that Fish oil supplements is the only thing that has really helped me with memory and some of the uneasy feelings. I don't if you would remember on the news in early 2006 a coal mining accident in I believe Va. But the only jentleman that survived was given Fish oil supplements and he had a rapid recovery. The Supplements in the supermarket store just don't have enough of the EPA & DHA value that you need you will have to order it. You can do that by going to a site online www.zonediet.com Dr.Barry Sears it is at CBN.com also anoth way to find it "The Sago Mine Survivor Miracle" "Maintaining a Healthy Brain". Look at Omega-3. This was the Sago Mine Disaster. I hope this will be helpful to you. My husband and I also ride and enjoy 4-wheeling it is a wonderful time to enjoy being in nature. Peace to you and prayer for speedy healing for you fiance! nsm
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If he isn't being treated by a doctor you might suggest that. Some meds could help. He may be experiencing depression. Also, does he treat you like he loves you? This is important. And at least "he is trying".
You boyfriend is improving quickly. My hubby was still calling me his old girlfriend's name at 6 months. And he is better and is still getting better. It takes time. You are awesome.
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